Deck Sixteen
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
43
Score
Going back to 2022, Deck Sixteen has 14 inspections in the public record. Deck Sixteen was last inspected on Feb 5, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to 11 violations.
“No measuring device available” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Miami Beach restaurants (averaging 69), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
14
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
12A-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a mop and mop bucket blocking the sink by the kitchen entrance. The manager moved it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer.
16-36-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed by the upright freezer. **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. The maintenance man put them up. **Corrected On-Site**
14-73-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a stack of to go boxes on the floor. The maintenance man put them on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a cardboard box with several cereals on the floor. The manager put them on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the bar. The bartender inverted the scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two pair on the oven handle. The manager moved the tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed two utensils in water with a temperature of 79°F. The manager put the container on the hot plate. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
43
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a pan with several butter chips (71F - Cold Holding). As per the server they were put there approximately one hour ago. The server covered them with ice to cool them down. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a squeeze bottle with a blue liquid at the bar. The manager labeled it soap. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed by the kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed two ice buckets and several metal pans not inverted. The manager inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a cardboard box with shell eggs on the walk-in cooler floor. The manager put the eggs on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The manager inverted the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two pair of tongs on the oven door handle. The cook removed them. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed two utensils in a water temperature of 81° F.
10-07-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed by the upright freezer. **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
14-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the restrooms in the dining area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards and shelves are soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed the mop in dirty water in the mop bucket.
42-01-4
39
May 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following food handlers working Yuliel and Florencia who have been working for more than 60 days. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following food handlers working Yuliel and Florencia who have been working for more than 60 days. **Warning** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed two tiles at the kitchen entrance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed two tiles at the kitchen entrance. **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Time Extended**
32-12-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice bucket stored not inverted between uses. The manager inverted the bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: Basic - Ice bucket stored not inverted between uses. The manager inverted the bucket. **Warning** **Time Extended**
10-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed by the upright freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed by the upright freezer. **Warning** **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the restrooms. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the restrooms. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
70
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over lemons in the walk-in cooler. The cook moved the eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed by the triple sink. The manager brought towels. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following food handlers working Yuliel and Florencia who have been working for more than 60 days. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed two tiles at the kitchen entrance. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two large plastic containers with cooking oil on the floor by the walk-in cooler. The manager put them on a cart. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket stored not inverted between uses. The manager inverted the bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-14-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on top of the ice machine. The manager moved it. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed by the upright freezer. **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the restrooms.
31B-04-4
45
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed next to the ice machine.
29-28-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed by the upright freezer.
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guard's soiled. The manager cleaned the fan guards. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
78
Jun 4, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
90
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
86
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
16-62-1
82
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
16-62-1
82
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
16-62-1
82
Sep 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over lemons in the walk-in cooler. The manager moved the eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink.
29-34-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The operator paid during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar.
31B-03-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed in front of the upright freezer.
38-01-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
43
Sep 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed smoked salmon (49F - Cold Holding); yogurt (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding) located at top portion of prep cooler, less than 4 hours. Employee submerged containers in ice to lower and maintain temperatures at 41F and below. Rechecked temperatures: smoked salmon (43F - Cold Holding); yogurt (43F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (41F - Cold Holding) located at top of prep cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. None provided at the time of inspection. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on breakfast menu, "smoked salmon" offered under menu item "salmon toast" which is a raw food ingredient, no asterisk or symbol indicating that item contains raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at all handwash sink located at kitchen area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. None provided at the time of inspection. **Warning**
05-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located at kitchen area. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on ceiling air vents throughout kitchen area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed or provided at the time of inspection. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. As per management, food employees are allowed to use restrooms at hotel lobby area, near front desk, no handwash signs provided. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses located on kitchen prep counter. **Warning**
21-12-4
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Deck Sixteen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Deck Sixteen on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Deck Sixteen?
Across the inspection record, “no measuring device available” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Deck Sixteen.
How does Deck Sixteen compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Deck Sixteen most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Deck Sixteen's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Deck Sixteen have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Deck Sixteen means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Deck Sixteen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Deck Sixteen is inspected around four times per year on average.
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